Senior Director- Conceptual Construction Group
hinesHouston, TX
Senior Director- Conceptual Construction Group
Industries
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation ContractorsEngineering ServicesCommercial and Institutional Building ConstructionAbout the role
Overview:
As Senior Director at Hines, you will serve as the Owner’s representative and electrical technical lead for development, redevelopment, tenant improvements, and capital projects. You will guide design, budgeting, procurement, and construction of electrical systems to meet quality, schedule, and ownership objectives. You’ll coordinate with consultants, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure code-compliant, cost-effective solutions aligned with ESG priorities. This role offers meaningful impact across large-scale projects and a chance to shape electrical standards and practices at a leading real estate firm. Compensation / Benefits professional development competitive rewards comprehensive benefits culture grounded in trust and high standards
Responsibilities:
Act as electrical technical specialist and Owner’s representative for development, redevelopment, TI and capex projects Advise on power distribution, lighting, controls, grounding, lightning protection, fire/life-safety Support consultant selection, RFPs, scopes, proposals, and agreements; set design criteria Review drawings, specs, calculations for code compliance, constructability, cost and quality Coordinate electrical with architects, structural/MEP teams, controls, and Property Management Assess budgets, conceptual estimates, value engineering, and life-cycle costs Participate in bids, scope reviews, negotiations, equipment selection and procurement Review submittals; advise on field issues, substitutions and clarifications Visit sites to verify installation, progress, commissioning and turnover Maintain relationships with consultants, contractors, utilities, suppliers, and manufacturers Track electrical technology, codes, and ESG priorities; share guidance Maintain master electrical specs, design criteria, cost histories, and lessons learned Perform other duties to support Conceptual Construction Group and project teams
Key requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred; equivalent experience considered 10+ years in electrical design, preconstruction, construction, or real estate development Experience with engineering consultants, developers, GCs, electrical contractors, or design-build firms preferred Experience on large commercial office, mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, logistics or institutional projects preferred Strong understanding of electrical distribution, lighting, life-safety systems, and applicable codes and standards Ability to evaluate drawings, specs, calculations, submittals and alternatives for cost, reliability and constructability Effective collaboration with development teams, designers, contractors, vendors, and property management Proactive, strategic problem-solver with sound judgment, professionalism and high ethical standards Clear written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam and relevant engineering/design applications Occasional travel to project sites for design, procurement and construction reviews collaboration problem-solving clear communication electrical distribution lighting and controls life-safety and codes
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Electrical Engineers
Industry
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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